Frances McNamara , LPC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms related to anxiety, depression, stress, and problematic coping patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for people struggling with mood instability and difficulty regulating emotions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, offering space for clients to explore their values, build self-esteem, and work through life transitions and grief.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Frances McNamara works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and tailors techniques from these therapies to fit the individual. Together the therapist and client determine what strategies are most useful and make adjustments over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for receiving care. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation similar to an in-person meeting, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for brief check-ins, ongoing support, and scheduling convenience. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access a licensed professional from different locations.